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Exam Language Options

Review information on language options for SOA exams. 

Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Exams

Preliminary Exams P, FM, FAM, FAML, FAMS, SRM

English or French. Please select carefully.

  • English is the only language option outside of Canada.
  • Candidates taking their exam in Canada will have the bilingual options of English or French language.

If English is selected, the entire testing experience is in the English language.

If French is selected, the candidate sees a split screen (English on the left‐hand side/French on the right‐hand side). The Tutorial and the Final Score Report are entirely in French. The examination portion is completely in English with the navigation ability to select a French translation of the exam question by clicking on a button titled "French".

Spring/Fall Exam PA

The PA exam is primarily in English with the ability to see the tutorial and project statement in French by clicking on a button labeled “French”.

Spring/Fall Exams ALTAM, ASTAM, FSA, and ERM

When you access the exam, it will be in English. There will be a button on the screen titled “French” to view the same page in French. The ability to see and use the “French” button to see the exam question in French is offered globally for the Spring/Fall exams, except for the exams that are U.S. nation specific.

Spring/Fall EA Exams

These exams are only offered in English.

Paper/Pencil (P/P) Exams

All P/P exams are offered in both English and French to all candidates. The exam booklet has English on one side and can be flipped over to view the French version on the other side.